Adult Cancer

With improved treatment strategies, prevention techniques, and early detection tests, a diagnosis of cancer is not as grim as it once was. In fact, cancer has become more of a chronic illness than a fatal disease. With this change comes a focus on quality of life concerns and family therapists can play a key role in improving the quality of life for individuals (including partners and families) who have been diagnosed with cancer.

 

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Bullying

Bullying affects the children targeted by the bullying behaviors to parents, teachers, and communities that have to deal with the aftermath that these behaviors have on their community. It is much more than a student issue or a school issue; it is a community and society issue as well.

 

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Alcohol Problems

A third or more of American families are directly beset by an alcohol problem at one time or another. And the costs are enormous in terms of medical expenses, work difficulties, finances, and particularly, family relationships. When there is someone with an AUD in the home, and that person is drinking, everybody may want to lay low—to get out of the way. Or, maybe some feel like crying, while others are burned up with frustration. And that’s no way for a family to have to feel. Drinking problems take their toll not only on the drinker, but also on everyone else around. If you, or someone you care about, are showing the signs of alcohol abuse or dependence, it is important to get treatment as soon as possible, or at least to call. If you don’t, the situation will probably get worse.

 

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Gender Identity

Transgender clients and their families seek therapy for multiple reasons, which are not always because of gender-related concerns.Typically, transgender people and their families seek the services of family therapists for issues related to gender questioning and exploration, assistance in obtaining medical treatments, and relational difficulties.

 

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Bariatric Surgery

Bariatric surgery has emerged as a viable option (and often a medical necessity) for obese individuals suffering from related medical complications, who have not responded to non-surgical interventions. For many, but not all patients, bariatric surgery provides greater and more durable weight reduction than medications and psychological interventions alone.

 

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